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Miracle

The story of the greatest moment in sports history.

2004 • 135 min • Drama · History

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Synopsis

When college coach Herb Brooks is hired to helm the 1980 U.S. men's Olympic hockey team, he brings a unique and brash style to the ice. After assembling a team of hot-headed college all-stars, who are humiliated in an early match, Brooks unites his squad against a common foe: the heavily-favored Soviet team.

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Best from age 8

Movie Knight Score

687 reviews

100 Reviewers · 2 · 51%
71 Audience · 685 · 49%

This inspiring sports drama follows coach Herb Brooks as he builds the 1980 U.S. Olympic hockey team, aiming to challenge the dominant Soviet squad. It’s a story of teamwork, perseverance, and overcoming immense odds on the ice, culminating in an unforgettable historic victory.

Violence & peril: 3/10
Language: 2/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 2/10
Romance & sensuality: 0/10
Scary moments: 1/10

Heads up

Some intense hockey game action and physical play.
Brief moments of frustration or yelling among players and coaches.
Characters are shown drinking alcohol casually.

What it models well

Teamwork and unity
Perseverance through adversity
Belief in oneself
Sportsmanship

Talk about it after

The power of an underdog story
Historical context of the 1980 Olympics
What it means to be a team player
The role of a dedicated coach

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Top billed cast

Director: Gavin O'Connor • Crew: Eric Guggenheim

Trailers & clips

miracle trailer (2004)

Reviewer notes

RecommendedTrusted family reviewers
I do love a sports drama, which is fortunate as Disney sure do a lot of them! <em>'Miracle'</em> is very good, as it details the events of the 1980 Winter Olympics between the hockey teams of the US and the USSR. The constant connections to world events can feel a little forced in parts, but I entirely get what they were going for - it doesn't hamper things at all, anyway.…
r96sk, TMDB Community

RecommendedTrusted family reviewers
Disney doing what they do best with this sort of material. It's a feel good sports movie based around the true story of Coach Herb Brooks (Kurt Russell) who had the unenviable task of leading the 1980 U.S. Olympic hockey team in the Winter Olympics at Lake Placid. Where the all conquering Russian squad were waiting.…
John Chard, TMDB Community